EHR

The tool embeds in the EHR and allows providers to write care workflows that deliver best practices and next steps.

Data containing accurate medication history and prescription fill insights can lead to better patient outcomes, says Dr. Colin Banas, CMO of health IT company DrFirst.

It will use IRIS for Health to facilitate its entry into the global hospital market.  

A study published in JAMA Network Open found that increased EHR use among primary care physicians was associated with improved patient A1c levels, hypertension control and breast cancer screening rates.

The startup said it will use the Series A funds to continue developing its software.

Tech can reduce errors, help with time management and complement EHRs, according to Dr. Subha Airan-Javia, founder of CareAlign and a hospitalist at the University of Pennsylvania Health System.   

The technology uses heart rate variability measurements to assess the severity of sepsis in ED patients.

Policy changes and digital innovation are helping improve healthcare access for veterans and their families, according to Jim Gfrerer, former CIO at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, who also discusses the future of healthcare.

First Databank president Bob Katter discusses the FDB Vela electronic prescribing network and how it will give patients with more control over their prescriptions.

Also, US-based healthcare cloud solutions provider Healthcare Triangle has expanded to Asia-Pacific.